1. Children's Museum New Year's Noon Bash (Kid Friendly)
Experience all the excitement of a new year's celebration- a parade, countdown, and ball drop- all before the little ones go down for an afternoon nap. This year's theme is Where the Wild Things are and party-goers will have an opportunity to take part in creating their very own parade float. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the countdown begins at 11:45 a.m. Admission is $5.
Children's Museum New Year's Noon Bash
2. Downtown Aquarium: Sharkey’s New Year’s Eve (Kid Friendly)
Reservations are required for this swanky celebration. Tickets are $9.99 for children ages 4 to 12, and include a “knee-high” buffet, balloon drop, and three hours of kid-centered music spun by a live DJ. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. and end at 5 p.m.
Downtown Aquarium: Sharkey’s New Year’s Eve
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3. New Year’s Eve in London in Houston (at Wonderwild) (Kid Friendly)
Wonderwild, Houston’s very first artsy, eco-friendly indoor playground is counting down to the New Year London-style (their midnight is our far more kid-appropriate 6 pm). Enjoy complimentary food and drink and live music by award-winning Leah White. Tickets are $15 and activities begin at 4:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve in London in Houston (at Wonderwild)
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4. The Ice at Discovery Green (Kid Friendly)
Say goodbye to both 2011 and your dignity by strolling around this 7,200 square foot rink. Powered solely by renewable energy, the Ice at Discovery Green features snack and gift shops, a visit from Santa himself, and a separate toddler-friendly rink. Special New Year’s Eve hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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5. Arena Theater: Seagram's NYE Bash
97.9 The Boxx presents Mint Condition and Tony! Toni! Tone! live at the Arena Theater. Tickets are $45. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Wortham Center: Moet 2010 NYE Affair
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6. Casablance Glitz and Glamour at Sheraton North Houston
This couples only celebration begins on Thursday afternoon with check-in and a meet and greet, and wraps up with a Rehab Pool Party at the venue’s indoor swimming pool. Tickets start at a steep $225 but casino games, a glamour photo shoot, and complimentary gourmet food, and free alcohol make it well worth it.
Casablance Glitz and Glamour at Sheraton North Houston
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7. New Year’s Eve 2010 at Yao’s
Win an autographed Yao Ming cap and enjoy drink and sushi specials from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The no cover charge includes a complimentary champagne toast.
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8. 4th Annual NYE Bash at Level
Party on three different levels at the appropriately named club LEVEL. Music provided by New Orleans DJ Raj Smoove and a special guest appearance by Mike The Drummer from Diddy’s Dirty Money. General admission is $20. Upgrade to VIP for $35.
9. Hotel Zaza New Year’s Eve Bash
Hotel Zaza is one of the finer hotels in the city. Celebrate New Years Eve with them at their roaring ‘20s “Bubbles and Babes” party. Expect champagne, socialites and silent movies (are you really going to watch a movie on New Years?). Of course, they’ll also offer overnight packages for your convenience. More information available at 713.526.1991.
